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GRAUNT, NATURAL AND POLITICAL OBSERVATIONS, LONDON, 1676
估價
500 - 700 GBP
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描述
- Natural and political observations mentioned in a following index and made upon the bills of mortality. With reference to the government, religion, trade, growth, air, diseases, and the several changes of the said city… the fifth edition, much enlarged [edited by William Petty]. London: John Martyn, 1676
8vo (167 x 100mm.), privilege leaf, two folding letterpress tables, contemporary sheep ruled in blind, one table torn at hinge,?without errata leaf at end, binding somewhat worn
來源
Charles Fox, MP (1660-1713), engraved armorial bookplate on verso of title lettered "Charles Fox of the Parish of St Martins in the Fields Esqr 1702"; Earls of Ilchester, engraved armorial bookplate; bought from E. M. Lawson & Company, East Hagbourne, UK, 1994
出版
Tomash & Williams G74; ESTC R37403; Wing G1602
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
拍品資料及來源
Graunt’s famous analysis of the bills of mortality is a cornerstone work for both statistics and demographics. It was first published in 1662.